Survival Benefits of Invasive Versus Conservative Strategies in Heart Failure in Patients With Reduced Ejection Fraction and Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-Analysis [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
The present meta-analysis indicates that revascularization strategies are superior to medical treatment in improving survival in patients with ischemic heart disease and reduced ejection fraction. Between the 2 revascularization strategies, CABG seems more favorable compared with PCI in this particular clinical setting. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wolff, G., Dimitroulis, D., Andreotti, F., Kołodziejczak, M., Jung, C., Scicchitano, P., Devito, F., Zito, A., Occhipinti, M., Castiglioni, B., Calveri, G., Maisano, F., Ciccone, M. M., De Servi, S., Navarese, E. P. Tags: Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Failure Original Articles Source Type: research
Composite End Points in Clinical Trials of Heart Failure Therapy: How Do We Measure the Effect Size? [Development of Therapeutics for Heart Failure]
Composite end points are popular outcomes in clinical trials of heart failure therapies. For example, a global rank composite is typically analyzed using a Mann–Whitney U test, and the results are summarized by the mean of ranks and a corresponding P value. The mean of ranks is uninformative, and a clinically meaningful estimate of the treatment effect is needed to communicate study results and facilitate an assessment of heterogeneity (the consistency of the effect across outcomes). The probability index is intuitive for clinicians, easy to calculate, and may be applied to various composites. We suggest a simple and...
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 10, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Brown, P. M., Ezekowitz, J. A. Tags: Heart Failure Development of Therapeutics for Heart Failure Source Type: research
Inoperable Primary Ovarian Carcinoid Led to the Progression of Carcinoid Heart Disease From Right-Sided to Both-Sided Involvement [Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure]
(Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tadokoro, T., Katsuki, S., Ito, K., Onitsuka, K., Nakashima, A., Sasaguri, T., Miyata, K., Yamamoto, H., Mohri, M. Tags: Heart Failure, Valvular Heart Disease, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound, Cardiovascular Surgery Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Associations of Body Mass Index With Laboratory and Biomarkers in Patients With Acute Heart Failure [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
The plasma concentrations of several biomarkers are either positively or negatively influenced by BMI. These findings suggest that these markers should be interpreted with caution in patients with obesity. Although concentrations differ, their prognostic value for mortality up to 180 days did not differ.
Clinical Trial Registration—
URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00354458. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Streng, K. W., ter Maaten, J. M., Cleland, J. G., OConnor, C. M., Davison, B. A., Metra, M., Givertz, M. M., Teerlink, J. R., Ponikowski, P., Bloomfield, D. M., Dittrich, H. C., Hillege, H. L., van Veldhuisen, D. J., Voors, A. A., van der Meer, P. Tags: Biomarkers, Obesity, Heart Failure, Prognosis Original Articles Source Type: research
Tissue Expander as a Routine Component of 50cc Total Artificial Heart Implantation for Bridge to Transplant [Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure]
(Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 5, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Avery, R., Paidy, S. R., Keller, R., Lick, S., Smith, R. G., Khalpey, Z. Tags: Heart Failure, Computerized Tomography (CT), Transplantation Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Intracardiac Pressures Measured Using an Implantable Hemodynamic Monitor: Relationship to Mortality in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
Implantable hemodynamic monitor–derived baseline ePAD and change from baseline ePAD were independent predictors of mortality in chronic heart failure patients. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 5, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zile, M. R., Bennett, T. D., El Hajj, S., Kueffer, F. J., Baicu, C. F., Abraham, W. T., Bourge, R. C., Warner Stevenson, L. Tags: Heart Failure Original Articles Source Type: research
Effects of Coping Skills Training on Quality of Life, Disease Biomarkers, and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Heart Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
CST improved QoL in patients with HF. Monitoring and improving QoL is emerging as an important aspect of the clinical management of HF that can reduce disease burden and may help improve clinical outcomes in this vulnerable patient population.
Clinical Trial Registration—
URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00873418. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 5, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sherwood, A., Blumenthal, J. A., Koch, G. G., Hoffman, B. M., Watkins, L. L., Smith, P. J., OConnor, C. M., Adams, K. F., Rogers, J. G., Sueta, C., Chang, P. P., Johnson, K. S., Schwartz, J., Hinderliter, A. L. Tags: Lifestyle, Mental Health, Behavioral/Psychosocial Treatment, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research
Spongious Ischemic Myocardium: Dealing With Morphological Criteria of Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy [Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure]
(Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 29, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Navarrete, G., Pozo, E., Diez-Villanueva, P., Olivera, M. J., Caballero, P., Jimenez-Borreguero, L. J., Alfonso, F. Tags: Cardiomyopathy, Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Echocardiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Predicting Success: Left Ventricular Assist Device Explantation Evaluation Protocol Using Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing [Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure]
(Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 19, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steiner, J., Wiafe, S., Camuso, J., Milley, K., Wooster, L. T., Bailey, C. S., Thomas, S. S., DAlessandro, D. A., Garcia, J. P., Lewis, G. D. Tags: Cardiomyopathy, Remodeling, Exercise Testing, Cardiovascular Surgery Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Treatment of Acute Necrotizing Eosinophilic Myocarditis With Immunosuppression and Mechanical Circulatory Support [Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure]
(Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 8, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Howell, E., Paivanas, N., Stern, J., Vidula, H. Tags: Heart Failure Images and Case Reports in Heart Failure Source Type: research
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in New York State: Trends, Outcomes, and Implications for Patient Selection [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
Outcomes of ECMO have improved despite increasing comorbidity. Extreme mortality after ECMO in elderly patients and patients requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation indicates that less invasive therapeutic or palliative modalities may be more appropriate in this end-of-life setting. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 8, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Batra, J., Toyoda, N., Goldstone, A. B., Itagaki, S., Egorova, N. N., Chikwe, J. Tags: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Heart Failure Original Articles Source Type: research
Preoperative Proteinuria and Reduced Glomerular Filtration Rate Predicts Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients Supported With Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
Estimated glomerular filtration rate and proteinuria are predictors RRT after CF-LVAD implantation and should be routinely assessed in CF-LVAD candidates to guide decision making. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Topkara, V. K., Coromilas, E. J., Garan, A. R., Li, R. C., Castagna, F., Jennings, D. L., Yuzefpolskaya, M., Takeda, K., Takayama, H., Sladen, R. N., Mancini, D. M., Naka, Y., Radhakrishnan, J., Colombo, P. C. Tags: Cardiorenal Syndrome, Heart Failure, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research
Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Myocarditis Listed for Heart Transplantation [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
Patients with the diagnosis of myocarditis listed for orthotopic heart transplantation are younger, sicker, and recover more frequently but require more biventricular mechanical circulatory support. Heart transplantation survival is comparable to that of patients with other types of heart failure. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 6, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: ElAmm, C. A., Al-Kindi, S. G., Oliveira, G. H. Tags: Etiology, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Transplantation, Mortality/Survival Original Articles Source Type: research
Pedal Edema as an Indicator of Early Heart Failure in the Community: Prevalence and Associations With Cardiac Structure/Function and Natriuretic Peptides (MESA [Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis]) [Original Articles]
Conclusions—
PE is prevalent in community-dwelling adults without clinically recognized cardiovascular disease and associated with future hospitalized HF. (Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 5, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yeboah, J., Bertoni, A., Qureshi, W., Aggarwal, S., Lima, J. A. C., Kawel-Boehm, N., Bluemke, D. A., Shah, S. J. Tags: Epidemiology, Primary Prevention, Risk Factors, Heart Failure Original Articles Source Type: research
I Forgot: Memory and Medication Adherence in Heart Failure [Editorial]
(Source: Circulation: Heart Failure)
Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - November 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Riegel, B. Tags: Heart Failure Editorial Source Type: research
